If going around the world in 80 days inspired a classic novel that spawned a five-time Oscar-winning movie and remake, a hit song and a TV series, then what would be stimulated by circumnavigating the globe for 180 days? If you’re free from mid-January to mid-July 2024, and have a vacation budget in the low…
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Burning Man’s annual gathering in the Nevada desert has never been easy on people’s lungs. The fine dust and sand coats every surface and enters every crevice, often causing respiratory symptoms attendees refer to as “playa lung.” But COVID was also present on the playa this year, and just how much is just becoming clear…
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The Orange County Japanese American Association sponsored Origami –The Art of Paper Folding booth was popular place during the Mid-Autumn Festival held at the Great Park in Irvine on Friday, September 9, 2022. Hosted by the City of Irvine in partnership with the South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, the family-friendly festival featured entertainment, crafts, poetry…
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The BeachLife Festival is going country this weekend as cowboy hats and boots meet the sand at the inaugural BeachLife Ranch country and Americana festival happening Sept. 16-18 in Redondo Beach. A Southern California punk music legend and a noted surfing musician who are behind the lineup of more than 30 country acts say a…
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New Orlando XFL coach Terrell Buckley has filled out his first coaching staff and some of the new additions will strike a familiar chord with Florida football fans. Former Florida Gators quarterback Shane Matthews and former Miami Hurricanes receiver Lamar Thomas are among six new hires Buckley and the league announced Tuesday. “I couldn’t be…
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Chiptole Mexican Grill has introduced a new flavor of beef to the metaverse. In real life, Garlic Guajillo Steak will be added to Chipotle’s menu for a limited time on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The beef is flavored with the guajillo chiles, which are native to Mexico, and has a “slight kick,” according to a news…
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The Angel City Football Club kicked off the busiest stretch of its season with an important point in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Houston. The point moves Angel City (7-5-5, 26 points) one behind the Chicago Red Stars (7-5-6) for the sixth and final playoff berth in the 12-team league with a game in hand. There…
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Introducing “Dolphins Deep Dive with Perk,” the Sun Sentinel’s new weekly Dolphins video show featuring Chris Perkins, Dave Hyde, David Furones and occasional guests. On today’s show at noon, the Dolphins writers evaluated Tua Tagovailoa’s performance against the Patriots and Mike McDaniel’s offense from Week 1. They also looked ahead to Sunday’s big game at…
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There were so many epic moments at Monday night’s 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. And so many GIFs summed up the excitement of the gold carpet arrivals of stars including Zendaya, Andrew Garfield, Jung Ho-yeon, Issa Rae, Kristen Schaal and Jerrod Carmichael; awards for “Squid Game,” “Ted Lasso” and “Succession”; first-time wins for Quinta Brunson and…
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Amazon has unveiled yet another quick-serve retail concept with the opening of its first Amazon Go convenience store in Southern California. The store opens at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 14249 Whittier Blvd. in Whittier, with another coming soon to Torrance. Like its Amazon Fresh grocery store cousins, Go is equipped with “Just Walk…
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